Holding means for glass globes



Nov. 29, 1932. wlLLMAN 1,889,720

HOLDING MEANS FOR GLASS GLOBES Filed Dec. 16, 1931 amnion George Imam,

Patented Nov. 29, 1932 UNITED STATES PA TENT"OFFi EgI;.

GEORGE J. WILLMAN, OF CINCINNATI, OHIO, ASSIGNOR T0 THECINGINNATI ADVER TISING- PRODUCTS GGMPANY, OI CINCINNATI, 0310, A CGBPOR-ATION OF OHIO HOLDING MEANS FGR- GLASS GLOBEIS Application filed December 16,1931. s ial No. 581,231.

This invention relates to a cushion member adapted for use between a glass globe and the holder or'seat normally used with such globes.

An object of the invention is to provide a cushion member which will prevent breakage of the globeupon tightening of the retaining screws ordinarily utilized in associating the globe with its holder. 7

Another object is to provide such a member provided with means for resisting the abrasive and wearing action of the retaining screws there-against.

Another object is to provide such a mem: her which totally protects the base portion of the globe from adjacent metal bodies.

Another object is to provide means of the class described which automatically preclude the application of excess pressure upon the globe in associating the latter with its holder.

Another object is to provide such a member whichis simple in manufacture and in application.

These and other objects are attained by the means described herein and disclosed in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional vertical view.

through a gasolene pump globe and the as sociated supporting cushion and retaining structure, parts being broken away.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken on the line 22 of Fig. 1.

It has been a frequent occurrence, heretofore, that the glass globes commonly used upon the top of gasolene pumps, were broken in positioning thereof due to the application of excess or unequal pressure exerted upon the'globe when the retaining screws normally associated with the globe holder, were tightened. This result was chiefly due to the fact that the retaining screws were tightened unequally and directly against the base por tion of the lass globe whereby the shattering referred to frequently occurred. Inasmuch as glass globes of the kind in question are expensive articles, such mishaps are found to be a considerable item in the accounts of fueling stations and the like. The possibility of such breakage is practically eliminated by the means of the present invention, which in brief, provides a cushion'ofrubber or similar yieldable material which is adapted to be retaining screws seated in the globe holder. The cushion memberv itself is further fortified against wear'byincorporating therein ametal interposed between the glass globe and the i band co extensive'therewith and adapted to bear the force of the tightened retaining screws. The'cushion member is so formed as to snuglyembrace the base portlo'n of 9.

glass globe so that the latter is insulated from the metal portions of the holder-and other adjacent objects. Further advantages are 'attained by the use of the means of this'inven-' tion which will appear in the course ofthe specification. r l r v i The cushion 5 is a split member, annular in shape andfcomprises the upper enlarged portion 6 having a receding inner face 7-, the lower portion of the member being formedinto an inwardly projecting flange 8. Incorporated in the enlarged portlon .6,

and positioned adjacent the outer face thereof, is a metal band 9. Itv will be observed that the band is co-extensive' with the length of the cushion memberproper so that when the ends thereof are brought into abutment as in Fig. 2, theends of the band 9 likewise abut one another to preclude doubling or buckling of the cushion.

' The inner face 7 and flange 8 of the cushion member are adapted to embrace the base portion 10 ofthe glass globe 11, the receding face 7 being so formed as to lie snugly against the adjacent curved portion of said base.

The globe is adapted to be seated in an annular holder 12 suitably secured upon the top portion 13 of 'agasolene pump. The

holder 12is. provided with. an'interior annular seatjle upon which the base 10 of the globe is'adapted torest.- The holder is'fur' ther formedto provide the upwardlyextending wall 15. After the cushion member has been positioned upon the base of the globe,

the globeis lowered into: its holder until the outer face of the cushion is positioned upon 7 the seat 14;, the'remaining portion of the outer face of the-cushion being in abutment with the inner face of the wall-15'. In positioning theglobe, the retaining screws 16,

portions of the cushion member- In use, the

normally associated with the wall 15 of the holder, are sufficiently withdrawn to permit the insertion of the globe as described. After such insertion of the globe, the retaining screws 16 are tightened against the outer face of the cushion, the band 9 preventing undue wear upon the gasket and insuring a long period of usage therefor. The tightening of the screws 16 brings the inner face 7 of the cushion into firm contact with the base 10 of the globe, and likewise effects the firm seating of the globe base against the flange 8 of the gasket. The tightening of the screws 16 likewise brings the ends 17 of the cushion member into abutment with oneanother so that thepressure applied against the globe is equalized and limited by the abutment described. As previously stated the abutmentof the ends of the band -9 preclude doubling over or buckling of the end cushion may .beshifted slightly upon each removal and replacement of the globe so that the layer of rubber covering the outer face of the band 9 will be evenly worn. v

The article thus produced is simple and inexpensive in manufacture, eliminates the accidental breakage of glass globes such as described and is by its structure capable of standing long and hard usage.

What is claimed is: V 1. A cushion member adapted to be positioned between the attachable portion'of a light globe or the like and the retaining screws of a holder, said member comprising an elongated body of rubber or like material adaptedto embrace the attachable portion of the globe and tohave the retaining screws tightened thereagainst, anda metal band imbeddedand enclosed in said body adjacent the outer face thereof and co-extensive in length therewith, said band being adapted to equalize pressure of said screws, and the v ends of the cushionsm'ember being adapted to abut one another upon tightening of said screws for precluding breaking of the globe by application of excess pressure thereon.

2. The combination with a light globe or the like having an attachment base thereon and adapted for association with a base-encircling holder with globe-retaining screws seated therein, of a cush on member compris- 7 ing a transversely-split. annular body ofrubber or like material adapted to be positioned about said base, the upper part of said body being enlarged and formed to snugly embrace the outer face of said base, said upper part being adapted to have said retaining screws tightened thereagainst for positioning said base in the holder, the lower part of said body being-formed into an inwardly-turned flange adapted to cover the edge of said base, and a adapted to abut one another upon tightening of the screws for preventingexcess pressure upon and breaking of the globe.

8. The combination with a light globe having an attachment base thereon and adapted for association with a base-encircling holder with retaining screws seated therein, of an annular cushion member adapted to embrace the outer face and edge portions of said base and to have said screws tightened thereagainst for positioning the globe, and means imbeddedand enclosed in said member for equalizing pressure of the retaining screws and for precluding breakage of the globe by application ofexcess pressure of said screws thereon. v

i. A cushion member for use with a light globe having an attachment base. thereon adapted for association with a base-encircling holder having globe-retaining screws seated transversely therein, said cushion member comprising a transversely split annular body of rubber or the like adapted to embrace the outer face and bottom edge portions of said base and to have said screws tightened against the lateral portions thereof, and an annular metal band coextensive in length with and imbedded in the cushion member opposite said tightening screws and in right angle relationship with the plane of the screws, said band being adapted to equalize pressure of the tightening screws and reduce wearing of the cushion member by said screws. V

' In testimony whereof, I have heretmto subscribed my name this 1 1th day of December,

. GEORGE .J. WILLMAN.

metal band imbedded and enclosed in said upper part adjacent the outer face thereof and coextensive in length therewith, said band be- 

